There are 7 ways to get from Sunshine Coast (Region) to Armidale by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound), or car
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Fly Sunshine Coast Airport to Armidale
best- Fly from Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) to Armidale (ARM)plane MCY - ARM
6h 26m$432–604Drive 552.4 km
cheapest- Drive from Sunshine Coast (Region) to Armidalecar 552.4 km
7h 1m$100–144Train, bus
- Take the train from Nambour station, platform 2 to Roma Streettrain
- Take the train from Roma Street Station to Urunga Stationtrain 32
- Take the bus from Urunga Station to Armidale Visitor Information Centrebus Dt1 / ...
12h 31m$151–719Bus
- Take the bus from Mooloolaba to Brisbanebus
- Take the bus from Roma Street Station, Stand F to Coffs Harbour Station, Coach Stopbus
- Take the bus from Coffs Harbour Station to Armidale Visitor Information Centrebus Dt1 / ...
13h 51m$138–196Line 615 bus, train to Brisbane Airport, fly to Armidale
- Take the bus from Maroochydore station, platform 1 to Landsborough station, stop Abus
- Take the train from Landsborough station, platform 2 to Eagle Junction station, platform 3train
- Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Armidale (ARM)plane BNE - ARM
6h 40m$322–580Train to Brisbane Airport, fly to Tamworth, bus
- Take the train from Landsborough station, platform 2 to Eagle Junction station, platform 3train
- Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Tamworth (TMW)plane BNE - TMW
- Take the bus from Tamworth Station to Armidale Visitor Information Centrebus
8h 47m$400–686Bus via Urunga
- Take the bus from Mooloolaba to Brisbanebus
- Take the bus from Brisbane to Urungabus
- Take the bus from Urunga Station to Armidale Visitor Information Centrebus Dt1 / ...
18h 29m$162–226
Sunshine Coast (Region) to Armidale by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sunshine Coast (Region) to Armidale is to drive which costs $95 - $150 and takes 7h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Sunshine Coast (Region) to Armidale is to fly which takes 6h 26m and costs $430 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Sunshine Coast (Region) to Armidale. However, there are services departing from South Coolum Rd near Green Oaks Dr and arriving at Armidale Visitor Information Centre via Maroochydore station, platform 1, Mooloolaba, Roma Street Station, Stand F and Coffs Harbour Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 51m.
The distance between Sunshine Coast (Region) and Armidale is 477 km. The road distance is 552.4 km.
The best way to get from Sunshine Coast (Region) to Armidale without a car is to train and bus which takes 12h 31m and costs $150 - $750.
It takes approximately 6h 26m to get from Sunshine Coast (Region) to Armidale, including transfers.
Sunshine Coast (Region) to Armidale bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Mooloolaba station.
The best way to get from Sunshine Coast (Region) to Armidale is to fly which takes 6h 26m and costs $430 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $130 - $200 and takes 13h 51m.
Sunshine Coast (Region) to Armidale bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Brisbane station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sunshine Coast (Region) to Armidale is 552 km. It takes approximately 7h 1m to drive from Sunshine Coast (Region) to Armidale.
What companies run services between Sunshine Coast (Region), QLD, Australia and Armidale, NSW, Australia?
Jetstar, Qantas, and Virgin Australia fly from Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) to Armidale (ARM) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from South Coolum Rd near Green Oaks Dr to Armidale Visitor Information Centre via Maroochydore station, platform 1, Mooloolaba, Brisbane, Roma Street Station, Stand F, and Coffs Harbour Station in around 13h 51m.
- Website
- linkairways.com
Flights from Brisbane Airport to Armidale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Monday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $290–360
Flights from Brisbane Airport to Armidale via Coffs Harbour
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $290–360
Flights from Brisbane Airport to Tamworth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Monday, Friday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Sunday, and Thursday
- Estimated price
- $280–410
Flights from Brisbane Airport to Tamworth via Armidale
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- $280–410
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Sunshine Coast Airport to Armidale via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–850
- Phone
- 13 12 30
- Website
- translink.com.au
Train from Nambour station, platform 2 to Roma Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- https://translink.com.au/
Train from Landsborough station, platform 2 to Eagle Junction station, platform 3
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- https://translink.com.au/
Train from Landsborough station, platform 2 to Eagle Junction station, platform 3
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- https://translink.com.au/
- Phone
- 1800 872 467
- Website
- queenslandrailtravel.com.au
Train from Nambour station, platform 2 to Roma Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $18–390
- Book at
- https://queenslandrailtravel-booking.opendestinations.com/BookingSite/rail/search
- Website
- https://www.queenslandrailtravel.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.queenslandrailtravel.com.au/Pages/Timetable.aspx
- BQuick
- $22–45
- AChoice
- $19–25
- Gold Class
- $312
- Heritage Class
- $390
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Roma Street Station to Urunga Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 43m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–180
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional/regional-train-coach-facilities/xpt-regional-trains
- Economy
- $40–55
- First
- $55–75
- Sleeper
- $150–180
- Phone
- +61 (0)2 5625 0065
- [email protected]
- Website
- dorrigotransit.com.au
Bus from Urunga Station to Armidale Visitor Information Centre
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $70–90
- Schedules at
- dorrigotransit.com.au
Bus from Coffs Harbour Station to Armidale Visitor Information Centre
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $80–110
- Schedules at
- dorrigotransit.com.au
Bus from Tamworth Station to Armidale Visitor Information Centre
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $50–65
- Schedules at
- dorrigotransit.com.au
Bus from Urunga Station to Armidale Visitor Information Centre
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $70–90
- Schedules at
- dorrigotransit.com.au
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Mooloolaba to Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $26–40
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $28–40
- Advantage
- $26–40
- Flexible
- $27–40
Bus from Mooloolaba to Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $26–40
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $28–40
- Advantage
- $26–40
- Flexible
- $27–40
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Bus from Roma Street Station, Stand F to Coffs Harbour Station, Coach Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Phone
- 13 12 30
- Website
- translink.com.au
Bus from Maroochydore station, platform 1 to Landsborough station, stop A
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- https://translink.com.au/
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- premierms.com.au
Bus from Brisbane to Urunga
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–95
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
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